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The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

On Friday Oct. 11, MCHS had their annual homecoming game that resulted in a win against Crystal Lake Central with a score of 19-0, being the first Homecoming win in 3 years.

Gallery | Homecoming football game

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director October 18, 2024

  During the game the Warriors fought hard to keep pushing the score higher and higher while the defense team did a great job keeping CLS out of the endzone. Not only did the team win but the cheer...

On Wednesday, Oct. 9th, MCHS had their annual powder puff game. Parents, students, and staff filled the bleachers to watch the seniors take home the trophy.

Powderpuff showdown

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor October 18, 2024

  As the starting junior and senior girls step out onto the field for kickoff, they hear cheers from parents and students rooting for them in the stands. Everyone is smiling and laughing as the...

Students, and staff dressed up for Hoco week to show school spirit. Hallways were filled with school spirit and buzz.

Gallery | Homecoming spirit week

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

The hallways at Upper Campus were dancing with color on Monday, Oct. 7th. The spirit day theme was Color Wars. Students and staff dressed up in a variety of colors. Staff wore orange, seniors wore red,...

The parade is MCHS’s most visible Homecoming tradition. Moving from Veterans Memorial Park to the Freshman Campus on Oct. 6, Green Street will be lined by members of the Warrior Community young and old.

Marching along Green Street

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor October 10, 2024

As Homecoming rolls around so comes the annual Homecoming Parade‭, ‬one of the biggest traditions that MCHS brings each year‭. ‬ The parade honors Homecoming Court‭, ‬clubs at MCHS and all...

Homecoming is one of the most exciting weeks of the school year—but not necessarily because of football or dances. MCHS should work harder as a school celebrate all that high school has to offer during Homecoming—and all of its groups.

Opinion | Outshined by the ball

Beth Brackmann, A&E Editor October 8, 2024

Having been open for 100‭ ‬years‭, ‬MCHS has changed a lot but one thing that’s stayed relatively the same is Homecoming‭. ‬An event created to celebrate alumni is now an event to celebrate...

A student from Art Club paints a window at Green Street Cafe on Sept. 29 in preparation for Homecoming next week.

MCHS kicks off Homecoming the first week of October

Ella Trimingham, Staff Writer September 30, 2022

Homecoming is an exciting time for many students, and this year MCHS has created new traditions for students to look forward to. This year's spirit days at MCHS are based on trends from social media...

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